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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "La futbolista" is a form of "futbolista", a noun which is often translated as "soccer player". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "la futbolista" below.
el(
ehl
)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
el futbolista, la futbolista(
foot
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boh
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lees
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tah
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (sports)
a. soccer player (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Desde pequeño, quiso ser futbolista y jugar como arquero.Since he was little, he wanted to be a soccer player and play as a goalkeeper.
El futbolista argentino se perdió el último partido debido a una lesión.The Argentine soccer player missed the last game due to an injury.
b. football player (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los futbolistas están listos para salir a la cancha y anotar goles.The football players are ready to go out onto the pitch and score goals.
c. footballer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La Bota de Oro se entrega al futbolista que haya anotado más goles en el torneo.The "golden boot" is given to the footballer who scored the most goals in the tournament.
